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A '''nonpartisan election''' is an [[election]] where the candidates run without any "official" party affiliation.
A '''nonpartisan election''' is an [[election]] where the candidates run without any official party affiliation.
However, in practice a candidate will either be a member of a political party, or hold to positions identifying with one.
However, in practice, a candidate will either be a member of a political party or hold to positions identifying with one.
An example of a "nonpartisan election" is that for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors: although officially "nonpartisan", all eleven members are members of the Democratic party.
An example of a "nonpartisan election" is that for the [[San Francisco]] Board of Supervisors: although officially "nonpartisan", all eleven members are members of the [[Democratic Party]].
[[Category:Election Terms]]
[[Category:Election Terms]]